Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow)

Victoria Road, Marlow SL7 1DL
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7.4 57 Reviews
  • Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow), Marlow
Victoria House Day Nursery is located in Marlow and has a real family feel. This small, welcoming nursery prioritises individual care and learning whilst building strong parental partnerships.

The garden features include a pirate ship, treetop walkway and balancing beams as well as a purpose-built preschool garden along with a dedicated vegetable patch and mud kitchen.   

All activities are designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by highly trained staff. There is a large, fully resourced garden which offers ample opportunities for outdoor play and learning.

Children at the nursery get involved in imaginative play and real-world play to help them grow and develop. Older children begin to learn about personal care and safety, as they become more independent and curious.

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Care Provided by Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kevin Moore (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 43
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) Reviews (57)

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Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) has a Review Score of 7.4 (7.441) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) has 57 reviews.

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Review from I M (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The keyworker is great, she is always there. Every morning she is there with a smile and is very welcoming.

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Review from Marc B (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both our children have attended Victoria House since their first months. The team have been consistently attentive, caring, structured and lovely to deal with. We have been very happy with the care received and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery. As well as the great team, the open hours are
a lifesaver for two working parents.
I can give it no better endorsement than to say my children are constantly happy and beaming from ear to ear when we pick them up.

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Review from Fleur P (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Healthy, happy environment. Lovely staff, very caring, enthusiastic.

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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Victoria House from eight months to three years of age and has thrived because of the excellent staff, care and attention she has received. She has developed so well and receives no end of interaction with the team. She is very happy and the large garden really is an added bonus
for the children to play in. The food is varied and healthy and the nursery is always clean and well maintained. I would have no hesitation in recommending Victoria House.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled in really well to Caterpillar room at Victoria house. The staff put in a big effort to make her feel at home there and now she waves me off happily in the mornings. She eats a wide variety of healthy foods at nursery. Her physical development and speech have really improved
in her time at Victoria House and this is a testament to the activities and time the staff have invested in our daughter. I am looking forward to spending the next couple of years of her education at Victoria House.

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Review from Ellie W (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is currently in Bumblebees. He is eager to go to nursery in the morning and always seems to be having a nice time when I pick him up in the afternoon.
Staff seem to genuinely care about my child and provide fun themes for the week's activities. My son also seems to enjoy the food that is provided.
The menu looks varied and nutritious.

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Review from Vera C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel like the staff love my little boy. I had a great feeling about the nursery when I first visited and knew it would be a fit for us. We are very happy with Victoria House.

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Review from Kathryn C (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Victoria House now for almost 3 years. From the first day I dropped him off I've always felt reassured that he's in good hands. As a shy boy, Victoria House has been (and still are) instrumental in helping him come out of his shell. In his final year before school I have every
confidence that they will ensure he's ready for the next big step.

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Review from Matthew Y (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is extremely happy with the team and clearly has a strong relationship with his carers. Always interesting activities going on and the outdoor space is exceptional. Communication from the team is excellent and timely. I can only give my thanks for doing a great job with our most precious boy.

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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In our 4 years of our son attending Victoria House Day Nursery (Marlow), we cannot fault the care and attention he has received. All the staff have been fantastic and genuinely helpful and thoughtful. Hopefully, our second child will be going there next year too. We have no reservations about recommending
this nursery to our friends and colleagues. The development we've seen in our son compared to children at other nurseries is clear to see. Thank you so much.

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Review from Toby F (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are excellent at Victoria House; always very happy to talk about the child's emotional, social and educational progress and their activities during the day. They are very helpful when arranging last-minute emergency care and swapping the occasional days.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very caring and both my children love them. It makes me happy going to work knowing that my children are so well cared for. The staff are always playing/interacting with the children and make them feel special. They do such a wide range of activities that it is great. They spend a lot
of time outdoors and the nursery has great outdoor space. They even take the children out on walks. On a practical note, the opening hours work really well for me and I manage to do both drop off and pick up. It is no problem parking there either which all makes it very simple. I have nothing but the highest praise for the nursery and really can’t recommend it enough.

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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves it here. He is always happy when I pick him up and happy to be dropped off there and goes confidently into the room.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having recently moved to the area, we have been so impressed at how the staff have welcomed our (rather shy) 3-year-old and helped him to settle so quickly. When we pick him up, he is so eager to tell us about his day!


We love how the pre-school team pick up on topics from the children’s conversations

and turn them into role play and other activities. For example, when some of the children mentioned they were going on holiday, they created an airport, pulled up a world map and chatted about different countries and flags. This shows a real passion for learning through play.


We have also been really pleased with the first few weeks of our 1-year-old at Victoria House. With the patient support of her key worker, she seems to have settled and has started to show an interest in the toys and activities in the room.


We would highly recommend Victoria House for any parent looking for a caring, supportive and stimulating nursery.


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Review from Joanna M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Victoria House Day Nursery (Marlow) and both are very happy attending and love the staff and friends they have made there. I am always impressed at the fun and inventive activities that they get to participate in and the improved outdoors space has been a great asset.


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always appreciated the level of time and information taken to keep parents informed of children’s daily achievements as well as the information provided by the whole setting. Staff have always been happy to offer us information about their days without us having to ask.


My youngest has just had a recent room move into Bumblebees and I would just like to request that they go back to the day sheets for this age child and would also like the staff in this room to offer a bit more verbal feedback on his day as I feel this has been less forthcoming.


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Review from Frankie G (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love watching my little boy’s excited face when he realises it’s a nursery day. At Victoria House, I can see that the staff really care for the children, it’s more than just a job for them.

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Review from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are really good in Victoria House Day Nursery and Staff are amazing. Would like you to reconsider going back to the old menu?

Reply from Kristina Edgson, Nursery Manager at Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow)

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. Food is a very emotive subject for most people and there are many set-in-stone ideals that have been the mainstay of nutrition for many years. Our new menu is purposefully diverse and seeks to encourage healthy eating from day one so the children get the best start in life while enjoying an interesting mix of flavours and textures.


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Review from Mrs M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whilst choosing the right nursery can be a difficult decision to make, we are confident we made the right choice. Our son has settled in amazingly well at Victoria House Day Nursery and he seems genuinely excited to be there each time we drop him off. This is no small part down to all the staff who
have been exceptionally welcoming and attentive. He has developed really well in the short time he has been attending. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Victoria House to other parents.

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Review from Marie L (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three year old has attended Victoria House for two years and has always really enjoyed it. So much so that our one year old now also attends and has settled well into Caterpillars.
The team is very attentive and works hard to ensure a safe but stimulating environment for children.

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Review from Sylvie B (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank Victoria House enough for all the lovely memories my child had while attending bumble bee and the pre school.
All the staff have been really friendly, professional and helpful.
The nursery is so well equipped and with a lovely outdoor space the children always do so much and have a
huge variety of activities to choose from.
Many many thanks to all the team on behalf of my child.

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Current Review Score: 7.4 (7.441)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.4 (7.441) out of 10 for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.1 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.083 for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 4.083

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 3.358 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Orchard House Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School (Marlow) is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 number of registered child places is 8.6. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.6 = 0.233

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

NMT Nursery Awards 2021 - Nursery Business Development

Recipient: Family First Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 20 Nov 2021 More details

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Kevin

Kevin Moore

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Kevin Moore, I have been working in the childcare industry for over 12 years and I have loved every minute of it! I started my career as an apprentice, have continued my studies over the years and I am currently Level 3 qualified in both Childcare, and Management and Leadership.


I am always looking, not just to challenge myself but the team I work with and the children we care for, to help them achieve, develop, and progress in all areas of life.


I am interested in most sports namely football, golf and even darts and in my spare time, I also like to write stories/books, mainly aimed at younger audiences or simply spend time with my family.


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